July 2014 - ministry update

PRAISE

• Things are settling in for Ted at Operation Blessing, Intl
• We are moved into the new house across the street.
• Syndie's bonding continues to go well, so far.
• Rebecca enjoying her ministry with Midwives for Haiti.
• The project that she is helping on is going GREAT!
• She just got her ACCEPTANCE into the midwifery program!!
• We're blessed with an abundance of ministry opportunities.
• Continuing to grow in our Kreyol....slowly...but progress.
• Olivia finally found a job in TX.
• Tania Grace started a new caregiver position that she LOVES!
• Ana & Oliver are going to the US for a visit in September.

PRAYER

• HEALTH - EVERYONE still suffering from Chikungunya arthritis.
• Much of the local population also dealing with after-virus effects.
• Rebecca's mom may have had it, she is having joint pain still also.
• Rebecca had to send Syndie home from Hinche yesterday.
• Rebecca will finish up her project for Midwives for Haiti next week.
• Ted as he deals with his work & caring for Syndie alone until then!
• Rebecca as she gears up for midwifery school (online) soon.
• Decisions we need to make about one last US nursing contract for her.
• The computer programming outsource PILOT - hope to start up soon
• SAFETY...a daily mindfulness and divine protection for ALL of us!
• Our kids in CA, TX & EU - facing lots of the young adult challenges
• God's continued provision of safety, housing, good jobs & support.
• Tynan still looking for a second job - pray for the perfect match!
• Emma - continuing to make strides with new "grown up" goals.
• Still waiting for a meeting with social services regarding Kervensley.
• Provision of funds for Syndie's adoption paperwork to go smoothly.
• Some kind of simple vacation on the horizon needed...!
• Details/resources to work out for us to see Ana & Oliver in Sept.

SPECIFIC MINISTRY NEEDS / OPPORTUNITIES

• Financial Resources (monthly or one time gifts):

As of July 1st we will be at 100% living expense coverage thanks to Operation Blessing!

****Specific NEED!!! $2000 for adoption homestudy fees ASAP*****

INTERNATIONAL HOPE & HERITAGE is our new ministry partner & fiscal sponsor 501(c)3 organization.

Set up either ONE-TIME or MONTHLY support of ministry projects HERE.

Click on the project designation bar, scroll down the list, choose: Orphans-Barlow Family in Haiti

CURRENT PROJECTS in progress as funds allow: 

- Job creation through business as missions: Computer Programming

- Orphan prevention through: Maternity Care & Birthing Centers

ALL resources received after July 1st, ARE directly applied to specific items below or current ministry projects!

• Household Items: 

URGENT NEED - New household batteries (4-8) PROVIDED!!!!

Solar Panels (6-8)

• Maternity Care:

Fetal heart Doppler

Portable Ultrasound

Maternity meds (pitocin, cytotec, prenatal vitamins)

• Job Creation projects:

- computer programming

White Boards

Office furniture

Solar Panels (6 - 8)

• Volunteers:

Painting

Solar installation

Encouragement & Enrichment

Business Professionals (tourism, accounting, non-profit, retail, restaurant)

IT Professionals (programming, web design)

Media Professionals (graphic design, branding, PR)

Medical Professionals:

MD, CNM, CPM, OB/GYN, RN, NP, PA, DDS

Social Worker

Child Development Specialist

Project fundraisers

Grant Writer(s)

& /or ANY of these USEFUL SKILLS to provide training in:

Crochet

Agriculture

Organization

Management

Writing

Film & Photography

Doula/Childbirth

Newborn Care